Review launched after video shows NJ school kids singing Obama praisesSeptember 25th, 2009 Video shows NJ kids singing Obama praisesBURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — New Jersey's education commissioner has ordered a review after a YouTube video shows school children learning a song celebrating President Barack Obama.
Obama says work of Clinton Global Initiative is important even during tough economic timesSeptember 22nd, 2009 Obama praises Clinton in speech to Clinton groupNEW YORK — President Barack Obama says former President Bill Clinton should be credited with saving millions of lives around the world since leaving the White House. Obama on Tuesday spoke in New York to the Clinton Global Initiative, the former president's philanthropic organization.
Obama trip to NY coincides with tensions over Washington role in governor's raceSeptember 21st, 2009 Obama trip coincides with rising tension in AlbanyALBANY, N.Y. — Embattled Gov.
Relay race takes runners around the clock, from NH mountains to the seaSeptember 17th, 2009 Reach the Beach relay race returns to NHCONCORD, N.H. — Thousands of runners are headed to New Hampshire for a 200-mile around-the-clock relay race from the White Mountains to the Seacoast.
White House spokesman: Criticism of Obama is not based on his raceSeptember 16th, 2009 White House: Criticism of Obama not based on raceWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama doesn't believe he's being criticized because of his race. Spokesman Robert Gibbs said Wednesday that Obama — the nation's first black president — doesn't think that criticism of his policies is "based on the color of his skin."
Gibbs was asked about the topic following comments on Tuesday by former President Jimmy Carter.
Obama praises his choice for ambassador to Japan for "superb judgment"August 6th, 2009 Obama praises nominee for ambassador to JapanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his nominee for ambassador to Japan will be able to communicate directly with him on U.S.-Japanese issues. Obama said Thursday he placed great thought into choosing lawyer and campaign fundraiser John Roos to oversee what Obama called a crucial diplomatic relationship.
Obama starts 'Race to the Top' for schools to beat India, ChinaJuly 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has announced a race for $4.35 billion in federal grants to improve academic achievement and reverse a decline in American public schools to meet increasing competition from countries like India and China. "In an economy where knowledge is the most valuable commodity a person and a country have to offer, the best jobs will go to the best educated, whether they live in the United States, or India, or China," Obama said announcing the competition Friday.
Obama: Congress must act before August recess on health care overhaulJuly 15th, 2009 Obama praises progress on health care overhaulWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his administration will push through an overhaul of the nation's health care system and is urging Congress to finish the work before leaving for an August recess. Obama on Wednesday praised House and Senate versions of a bill to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans.
Person familiar with situation tells AP Will Power to rejoin Penske for Toronto raceJuly 3rd, 2009 Source: Power to race in TorontoINDIANAPOLIS — Australian driver Will Power will rejoin Penske Racing for the July 12 event in Toronto. Power will drive five races in the No.
Obama says Civil Rights Act of 1964 opened doors for freedom, more work remainsJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama praises Civil Rights Act's 45th anniversaryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the Civil Rights Act opened doors for freedom but inequities remain on the legislation's 45th anniversary. On Thursday, Obama released a statement praising the 1964 law that ended legal discrimination.
Obama praises opposition leader while rejecting apology demandJune 26th, 2009 Obama doesn't take apology demand seriouslyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he doesn't take seriously the demand from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for an apology. The Iranian leader made that demand while accusing Obama of meddling in Iranian affairs by speaking in support of the demonstrators challenging the results of Iran's election.
Egypt's president praises Obama's outreach to Muslim world as welcome change from BushJune 10th, 2009 Egypt praises Obama as welcome change from BushCAIRO — Egypt's president praised President Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying his outreach to the Muslim world is a welcome change from the policies of his predecessor. President Hosni Mubarak's comments were his first since Obama delivered a speech last week in Cairo aimed at improving relations between the U.S.
Obama sure can shoot, says University women's basketball teamApril 29th, 2009 NEW YORK - US President Barack Obama is said to have showed off his talent during the visit of the NCAA champion University of Connecticut women's basketball team to the White House. The President showed he was an ace shooter during the game on April 27, after he praised the team for their undefeated season, and had a game with them on his small court on the South Lawn.
Director Atom Egoyan praises grieving Liam Neeson's professionalism for returning to workApril 27th, 2009 Director praises grieving Neeson's professionalismNEW YORK — A colleague of Liam Neeson says the actor showed remarkable professionalism in returning to work so soon after the death of wife Natasha Richardson. According to director Atom Egoyan (uh-GOY'-an), Neeson was "unspeakably generous" in returning to the Toronto set of the movie "Chloe" the week after Richardson's death last month.
With Hornish ill, Kvapil is on standby to offer relief if needed at TalladegaApril 26th, 2009 With Hornish ill, Kvapil on standby at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — Sam Hornish Jr.
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